Planning a trip to Lake Murray Country? Make the most of your visit by exploring the incredible events that happen in our region throughout the year. From festivals and cultural celebrations to live music, food tastings, fishing tournaments and seasonal events, there's always something exciting happening in Lake Murray Country. Check our events calendar below to start planning your trip today! Want event updates? Subscribe to our eBlast for monthly event highlights and tune into the Explore Lake Murray Country podcast for exclusive interviews.
Need help planning your trip? Check out our Visitors Guide and curated trip itineraries for more inspiration. Explore lodging options, local attractions, and restaurants nearby to make the most of your trip. While you’re here, be sure to explore our many museums, boutiques and stores, outdoor recreation opportunities, and so much more!
Enjoy free admission and extended hours. Tour the collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. Free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s […]
Come out to beautiful Lake Carolina located in Richland County on Thursday afternoons, April - October, to shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Another great way to explore the Lake Murray Country region with live music, great events, and a lot […]
Celebrate summer every Thursday evening at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, a lively, open-air gathering of local makers, artists, bakers, and creators. The Interactive Art Park, located near Savage Craft Ale Works and D’s Wings, comes alive with handmade treasures, tasty food, and community spirit. Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy live music, and grab dinner from […]
June 7-8, 2025 The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a FREE, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop! During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
The Market at Icehouse is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisan market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local production while educating citizens on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. Operating Hours Every Saturday from May 17 through September 27 (Excluding […]
June 7-8, 2025 The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a FREE, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop! During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and […]
Come out to beautiful Lake Carolina located in Richland County on Thursday afternoons, April - October, to shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Another great way to explore the Lake Murray Country region with live music, great events, and a lot […]
Celebrate summer every Thursday evening at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, a lively, open-air gathering of local makers, artists, bakers, and creators. The Interactive Art Park, located near Savage Craft Ale Works and D’s Wings, comes alive with handmade treasures, tasty food, and community spirit. Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy live music, and grab dinner from […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
The Market at Icehouse is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisan market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local production while educating citizens on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. Operating Hours Every Saturday from May 17 through September 27 (Excluding […]
In honor of Juneteenth, the Columbia Museum of Art is offering free admission for all visitors. Explore two powerful exhibitions: Sam Gilliam: Printmaker and Let’s Have a Talk: Black Artists from the CMA Collection. Guided tours of both exhibitions will be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., led by Dr. Nancy Tolson, CMA commissioner […]
Come out to beautiful Lake Carolina located in Richland County on Thursday afternoons, April - October, to shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Another great way to explore the Lake Murray Country region with live music, great events, and a lot […]
Celebrate summer every Thursday evening at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, a lively, open-air gathering of local makers, artists, bakers, and creators. The Interactive Art Park, located near Savage Craft Ale Works and D’s Wings, comes alive with handmade treasures, tasty food, and community spirit. Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy live music, and grab dinner from […]
Celebrate summer with your favorite museum party! Enjoy live music, unique perspective tours, art activities, food trucks, and more. Check out featured exhibitions Sam Gilliam: Printmaker and Let's Have a Talk. $15 / $10 for members. Member Tickets Public Tickets Music at the CMA is presented by the Baker & Baker Fund. Silver Sponsors: Nancy and Richard Layman. […]
Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Forever Lifted, Forever Free, a special Juneteenth concert celebrating the works of Black composers. The performance features vocalists Ramelle Brooks, LaDejia T. Douglas, Christopher-Lopez Moore, and Diamond Tyler. Presented in partnership with Ascension Lutheran Church, this concert is appropriate for all ages and free to attend. In lieu of an entrance […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
The Market at Icehouse is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisan market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local production while educating citizens on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. Operating Hours Every Saturday from May 17 through September 27 (Excluding […]
Come out to beautiful Lake Carolina located in Richland County on Thursday afternoons, April - October, to shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Another great way to explore the Lake Murray Country region with live music, great events, and a lot […]
Celebrate summer every Thursday evening at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, a lively, open-air gathering of local makers, artists, bakers, and creators. The Interactive Art Park, located near Savage Craft Ale Works and D’s Wings, comes alive with handmade treasures, tasty food, and community spirit. Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy live music, and grab dinner from […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
The Market at Icehouse is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisan market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local production while educating citizens on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. Operating Hours Every Saturday from May 17 through September 27 (Excluding […]
Enjoy free admission and extended hours. Tour the collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. Free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s […]
Come out to beautiful Lake Carolina located in Richland County on Thursday afternoons, April - October, to shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Another great way to explore the Lake Murray Country region with live music, great events, and a lot […]
Experience Main Street Columbia's thriving mix of art, food and fun every month! On the first Thursday of each month, businesses in downtown Columbia participate in First Thursday on Main by keeping their doors open late, offering a mix of specials, events, entertainment, and more! From the 1200 block all the way to the 1700 block […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
